Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge wins his first marathon in three years in Melbourne
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon, marking his first victory in three years. The race is part of his ongoing 'World Tour' campaign to complete marathons on all seven continents.
Why it matters
Kipchoge remains a significant figure in global athletics, and his multi-continent tour serves as a high-profile effort to raise funds for charitable causes.
Kipchoge is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years as part of his ‘World Tour’ campaign.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya crosses the line to win the 2026 Melbourne Marathon in Australia, October 11, 2026 [Quinn Rooney/Getty Images] By AFP and Reuters Published On 11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has won his first marathon in three years, with the Kenyan great cruising to victory in Melbourne, Australia.
The most decorated marathoner in history crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds, two seconds under the race record, on Sunday.
It was his first victory over the distance since Berlin in 2023 and part of his “World Tour” to raise funds for causes he believes in.
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